vulcanbomber Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 View of the Bset on the viaduct I also changed the capacitor in the Autocoach which was a tight fit You can see the detail inside much better with the larger windows 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougidle Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Your b set looks great. Is it just the regally model that you’ve illuminated or have you detailed it’s exterior too? Thanks, Doug 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) I painted the seats and added passengers. I did try adding pictures to the compartment divides but you can't see them through the small windows, in the same way you can't pick out any details on the people, unlike with the autocoach, where you can quite clearly see who is who. The other big improvements I feel is painting the drop lights and the roof black grey Edited April 18, 2020 by vulcanbomber added painting roof 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Decided to run my full schedule today for change since as it is raining there is no work to be done in the garden 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallpaul69 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Hi Richard, I have only just got to read your thread. It is of great interest to me as I have a similar space to you (mine is 12ft x 8ft) and my layout is also (G)WR (c1960/2). Well done, you are well ahead of me, partly because I have to depend on others for my baseboards, track laying and electrics as I know from past experience my skills in these areas are not great, and are not increasing with age, being 71 years young! Straight forward kits for wagons and coaches I can manage and I have someone who can do more complex items and especially painting and weathering for me. I can also deal with scenery , buildings etc. Construction of my layout, which I have only had space for since moving to our current house three years ago, should have started this week but the virus has put pay to that so I am currently working on a simple version of part of my plan on boards I already have. My layout thread is "Lower Thames Yard", the layout inspired by the High Wycombe branch and relief lines at Maidenhead. The simple layout is called "Lower Thames Goods Yard", and is detailed on the above thread. The plan is that the buildings from this can be reused on "Lower Thames Yard". Keep up the good work! Stay safe, Best regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Paul thanks for your response and best of luck with your layout, if you really want inspiration have a look at Little Muddle Richard 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallpaul69 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 21 hours ago, vulcanbomber said: Paul thanks for your response and best of luck with your layout, if you really want inspiration have a look at Little Muddle Richard Yes, Richard I agree. Little Muddle is often the first thread that I look at each day! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 My next project is to add some signals to the layout Thought I would build a test bed to try them out first Had no problems with the 2 home signals and have decided to power them from a separate 9V battery. Interestingly the bracket signal comes with supplied switches, the home signals don't, so something else to buy However the bracket signal is a different problem. 1. The hole size required is 15mm not 14mm for the home signals, which is a bit of a pain since I only brought a 14mm drill bit, therefore means I will have to do a bit of filing. 2. You notice I have not actually tested it. This is because on reading the instructions, it told you how to fit the base unit to the signal and to check it clicked into place, However no where does it tell you how to remove it! Did a search on Rmweb and discovered Checkrail problem on Stoke Courtenay. So for the moment have decided to play safe and not test the bracket signal before adding it layout, which I can't say I'm happy about because there are settings you can adjust on the base unit and it is easier to do on the bench. 1. 3 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Well I've fitted the bracket signal without any problems Just got to work out how to mount the switches etc 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Right I have one more home signal to place Am I putting it in the right place to control exit from Platform 2 which is a bay? I should be able to fit another signal in same place for platform 1 eventually, when I have some more funds. Although drilling the hole will be fun! Will I need another signal eventually for the line to the gasworks? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Decided to fit the signal for platform 1. It's situated on the baseboard edge and involved quite a bit of carpentry to get it fitted. Also I didn't want to risk damaging any signal for platform 2 when leaning over the baseboard Because they don't supply switched with this type, I m waiting for a delivery before installing the control panel. I'm crossing my fingers that the wires from the gantry signal will be long enough. I'v spotted another job straightening up the station name board, although I'm thinking I might replace them with something more posh. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Made progress on a the station running in board, just need to colour the plants, can't decide whether to use flock or paint. Case of which one keeps it colour better, 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Went for using flock in the end, then spent an hour sitting on the patio carefully gluing each clump of flowers on. After seeing this will probably add a water crane at the other end of the platform. Of course having done this I need to do the other platform. However I never added a named side for the goods line, and perhaps now would be a good time to do it. So I need to purchase another sign kit. However since were purchased for the first version of Barkham Green many ages ago and I no longer know if they are still made.,anyone got any useful info on this? Edited May 29, 2020 by vulcanbomber Spelling 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Another lock down project, given it's primer coat Thanks to GWRRob for giving me idea 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) Well I couldn't finish the Water crane painting owing to my Precision Paints No.1 Stone having dried up and the impossibility of getting a new tin at the moment with out paying a fortune. So just imagine the grey is stone No. 1. Also shows how the end of platforms 4 & 5 has changed with addition of loading gauge signals, new running board and new platform lights. Will eventually get some crew for the Dean Goods! Wonder what's in that Packing Case? Edited June 11, 2020 by vulcanbomber 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Decided to run a full schedule today with all the trains under signals. 57xx 7788 just passing the signal 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 GWR Class 3800 No.3803 just under the signal for the goods line Railcar just pulled into the station St. Ettarre just pulled in with it's pullmans 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Finally got around to adding crew to some locos, used one's from Dart Castings, don't see the need to spend a lot of money on Model3U one's since you see very little of them. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 City of Bath and Dean Goods next,. Just need loco lamps now 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougidle Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 18 hours ago, vulcanbomber said: Finally got around to adding crew to some locos, used one's from Dart Castings, don't see the need to spend a lot of money on Model3U one's since you see very little of them. I do like these little locos - they're so full of character. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 A series of evening shots 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vulcanbomber Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 Not done much on the railway for a while, been busy during lockdown redesigning the Garden. However got back into the mood this week. Added crew to 2 more locos Also added vehicles to Gasworks plus a gasworks manager 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Trains on the Viaduct 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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